Station Name: MONONGAHELA R AT MORGANTOWN LOCK & DAM (UPPER), WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 807 feet / 246 meters

Nearest Address:
335–491 Don Knotts Blvd
Morgantown, WV 26501
Monongalia County

GPS Coordinates: 39.6198041, -79.9695089

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:39AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri April 18, 2025, 9:39 AM
Expires: Fri April 18, 2025, 8:00 PM

A combination of dry and gusty conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of fire spread across eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia. Minimum relative humidity values are forecast to range between 20%-30% with wind gusts of 30-35 mph. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches/lighters. If dry grasses and tree litter are ignited, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can escalate quickly under these conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:39AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri April 18, 2025, 9:39 AM
Expires: Fri April 18, 2025, 8:00 PM

A combination of dry and gusty conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of fire spread across eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia. Minimum relative humidity values are forecast to range between 20%-30% with wind gusts of 30-35 mph. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches/lighters. If dry grasses and tree litter are ignited, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can escalate quickly under these conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:39AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri April 18, 2025, 9:39 AM
Expires: Fri April 18, 2025, 8:00 PM

A combination of dry and gusty conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of fire spread across eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia. Minimum relative humidity values are forecast to range between 20%-30% with wind gusts of 30-35 mph. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches/lighters. If dry grasses and tree litter are ignited, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can escalate quickly under these conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:03AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri April 18, 2025, 9:03 AM
Expires: Fri April 18, 2025, 8:00 PM

The combination of winds gusting up to 26 mph, and warm temperatures will allow for relative humidity values to reach the mid to lower 20s this afternoon. This combination results in an elevated fire danger this afternoon and evening. Caution should be exercised to prevent fires...such as avoiding smoking outdoors in fire prone areas...taking care to prevent sparks from equipment or machinery from triggering fire starts...and educating children about the dangers of playing with fire. Spring fire season for the state of West Virginia runs from March 1st through May 31st. From March 1st through May 31st...West Virginia law prohibits all outdoor burning between the hours of 7am and 5pm.

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:03AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri April 18, 2025, 9:03 AM
Expires: Fri April 18, 2025, 8:00 PM

The combination of winds gusting up to 26 mph, and warm temperatures will allow for relative humidity values to reach the mid to lower 20s this afternoon. This combination results in an elevated fire danger this afternoon and evening. Caution should be exercised to prevent fires...such as avoiding smoking outdoors in fire prone areas...taking care to prevent sparks from equipment or machinery from triggering fire starts...and educating children about the dangers of playing with fire. Spring fire season for the state of West Virginia runs from March 1st through May 31st. From March 1st through May 31st...West Virginia law prohibits all outdoor burning between the hours of 7am and 5pm.